Vaasa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the region of Ostrobothnia in Finland
About Vaasa
Vaasa was an important place of governance when Finland was part ofSweden. It started in the 14th century whenKorsholm castlewas built near the village ofKorsholm(Finnish:Mustasaari). In 1606 the village was granted city status and five years later it was renamed Wasa in honor of the Swedish royal lineage. The old names live on in the municipality that surrounds Vaasa. The old town of Vaasa burned to the ground in 1852, and when it was rebuilt it was relocated closer to the sea some six kilometers northwest from its original location. In the same process the town was renamedNikolainkaupunki(Sw: Nikolaistad) in honor of RussianCzar Nikolai I, as Finland at that time was a Grand Duchy under Russian rule (1809–1917). In its new location the town became an important sea-faring city and a local
Top Attractions in Vaasa
Explore the best things to see and do in Vaasa:
- ★Aava Kertun Kotitila
- ★Brage Open Air Museum
- ★Doo-Bop Club
- ★Korsholm Music Festival
- ★Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art
- ★Market place and Finland's Statue of freedom
- ★Night of the Arts
- ★Old Vaasa
Where to Eat in Vaasa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amarillo
- 🍴Bistro A W Stenfors
- 🍴Bistro Ernst Café
- 🍴Cafe Leison
- 🍴Dallas Pizza Palazzo
- 🍴Faros
Where to Stay in Vaasa
- 🏨Aijas Semesterstugor
- 🏨Betel Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨EFÖ
- 🏨Hotel Astor
- 🏨Hotel Tekla
- 🏨Kantarellis Suites
Vaasa Travel Guide Sections
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